The Ravenblack Grimoire - RavenBlackCity

The Temple of Lies

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:45:28 +0000

Virgo contacted me a week ago for an interview about The Temple of Lies. I told her then that I don’t do interviews. Never could abide them and do not see the need in them especially since I have my own paper to spout on in and had, when I was ready, planned to write about this myself.

The Temple of Lies is topical for sure. You’d have to be deaf and stupid not to see der Tote regurgitating his measly mouthed truisms in bastardised Lucius styles and wonder what this new Temple incarnation is going to take.

Ars Gratis artis right? Or whatever was the last catch phrase Lucius coined in the dying embers of the original Temple.

Does Yggdrasil Rule the Ravenblack Roost?

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:27:30 +0000

Yes, they do. The Potential of 2006 has taken them straight to the top of the heap.

17% (3 votes)

They're at the top, but second only to The Republic, the Ravenblack dark horse.

56% (10 votes)

Who cares. They are as irrelevant now as they were three years ago.

28% (5 votes)

I still don't know who they are.

0% (0 votes)

I want to see them laid to waste and their blood filling the streets of the city. Then we'll see just how BIG they are.

0% (0 votes)

Total votes: 18

Teh D'dary Facta

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:47:37 +0000

It’s funny what you pick up, the things that stand out and make you go hhrmmm… I was cruising the siring threads, albeit irregularly (and reluctantly) but in my esteemed position, it’s always important to have at least a half assed eye on who is swapping who for whom.

And our darling Sartori caught my eye. So recently returned from his six feet under foray he was always going to be one to watch to see what he’ll get up to and lets face it, he’s been a very busy boy hasn’t he?

Let us take a look at the siring frenzy that’s been going on shall we?

Well, we’ll mention the stayers first. The Mia’s and the Rena’s and the Lekky makes three. His little trio of confidants, lovers and avant garde. I’m ignoring the two little Sarty & Duckman for now, cause all bloodlines, like my Orphius are cannon fodder we care little for.

Scroll of Summoning

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:55:43 +0000

Scroll of Summoning

Being a Sire is a full time occupation. Not only is it for an eternity (well, unless you count the revolving Hall of Severance door), but you’re rather stuck with creatures who live forever. It’s a large decision to gather the dearies under your banner and it takes just as much work to nurture them, protect them, induce them to give you things, as it does to make the decision to kill them, or maim them.

Lets be honest, there are more reasons than love or adoration to Sire a vampire. More often these days it is a purely tactical decision and the weight of respect is balanced by the fact you can use the Scroll of Succour in battle to minimise resources, pare back the need for Teleportation Scroll use and all round good sense.

My Name is... What?

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:52:53 +0000

There are vampires in this city you want to hug, because they're huggable sorts. Those who impress you with their honour and their integrity. There are vampires who you don't know but observe from afar and envy in your ignorance and flagrant hero worship.

I think this is one of those moments.

I've already gone on about Awards ceremonies, that's not what this is about. But I was rather amused that I managed to win yet another award for being nothing more than who I am. You can call my opinion inflated, egocentric self flagellating bids for attention but it hasn't done me a damned bit of harm.

The Ent Moot – Toot – Root – Poot

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:34:17 +0000

It is hard to imagine how sentient trees with little to no self motivation can cause such a furor. I remember clearly a couple years ago when I took a long hard yank on Lord Galamushi’s intention and aired his tired undies out for the city to see. Holding up his duplicity for everyone with half a brain to add one and one and conclude that the vampire was the epitome of dodgy. I stood my ground then and even now, as look at what the present holds, I stand it once again.

That was nearly two years ago. Since then Lord Galamushi and his wonderfully soft spoken bride have both taken to Neutral pink and eschewed a life of warring and mayhem. Or have they?

Bile Inspiring News

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:56:58 +0000

It is interesting I think to see the different newspapers that have popped up in the last few years. They’re pale creatures with gaudy trappings, that flap around touting a desire to be bastions of free flowing ideas. When in reality there is very little ideal logy in evidence.

It’s also interesting to note that very little investigative articles are written.

They don’t express opinion or give view point. They’re more like, social rags where the masses go to see and be seen, but in a newspaper with words and quips rather than physical presence.

It seems to me that the city has changed. We are challenged not by physical intimidation but by a more visceral form of emotional warfare. Where we used to banter and parry in antiquated meetings houses they are now run in anonymous fashion on forums where you’ve erased any requirement to meet toe to toe with those you oppose.

I'm Sorry - Did You Say Something?

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:08:36 +0000

Lets face it, there are vampires in this city you’d rather not talk to. Hell, if I were to list the little bastards I'd rather not converse with I'd be a lonely little wippet writing alone in her own newspaper with no one reading. Ohh hold on ...

Anyway, we don’t live in a utopian society (and lets face it, if we did I probably wouldn’t exist) and that means we aren’t sitting around loving one another singing Kumbaya and you expect that because we live our unlives with an eternal time clock. But there are the few, those little few that want to make living nightmares of themselves. They telepath you, they stalk you, they sit on the corner outside your cafe with a banjo playing horrendous renditions of Dueling Banjos.

Bite Awards

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:54:45 +0000

Bite Awards

Reminiscent of the Nitty Gritty Awards I admit having another awards show bandied about initially brought a sharp distaste to my mouth, like sneaky morning bile you wake up to, spit out and gag on.

That said, I have to admit. This one, for all my protestations, is not so bad. I like Coquette. Unlike the choccyy cocks who coward behind confectionary coated cowardice, Coqqy (as I like to call her – and apropos to my current alliteration) plays a pretty even game. High praise from me indeed.

I won’t go to the event by any means and the idea of it still gags like swallowed vomit when I think about it. But it’s not so bad. You have the same cliques with different faces doing the same voting pad bullshit but what came out in this wash was an interesting eclectic mix of new and old.

Tori Returned

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:25:20 +0000

Dead and Buried is the new black. Or the old black or like the sad ass grey black everyone wears because some sick rick told them it was the new black. The sheep.

It’s not the new black at all. It’s just sad and yet another sad ass has raised his head up from the depths of buried-dom to announce his burgeoning presence to the city. Again. Again.

But lets face it. We’ve all missed this particular brand of sad ass. The city was a depressing, more common place place without the pert gentlemen we all fondly remember with his wise cracks, his duelling supremacy and grandiose plans that never came to anything.

Dead and Buried or Revival?

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:28:51 +0000

I was reminded I used to own this rag. And then I was similarly reminded that hell I still held the keys to the printing press, the building, the editing software and being the opportunistic bitch that I am I’ve decided to take it back over.

Yes, take it back over. I’m bored.

I’m bored of nothing happening and I’m bored of no one reporting what is going on in the city that can write worth a shit. I can write. I have an opinion and I realise that I have the keys to a newspaper I can use to spam the city with my errant opinion.

Well, and hopefully convince some people to write as well. But that isn’t really high on my ‘to do’.

Good Box, Bad Box, New Box WOW!

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:24:03 +0000

Latest Update - July 26 2008 - Safety Deposit Boxes

You can now purchase a safety deposit box key for 11000 coins, from the Cloister of Secrets at Gloom and 1st. If you possess a key, you can put your other objects in a magical safety deposit box in any bank, and withdraw the objects from any other bank. There are few advantages to this; flowers will not decay while in storage, and you're safe from accidentally giving items away or using them if they're in storage.

Well, it looks like God Ravenblack has finally got off his large duff and given the city something new to play with. Not that he hasn’t from time to time thrown us a bone but those moments have been rare and far between.

The Halls in Brief

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:09:16 +0000

NEW SEVERANCES
CG Dragonfly severs Goliath
Count Tuna severs his partner
Lady B severs long time childer Michiru

SIRINGS
ladypeacek sires Lord Azrael
Horrer sires Aubrey Beth
Scythian sires TheVoness
Asmia sires Phrixus
Katastrophe sires Mordia
Seyda sires Lass

BINDINGS
BlackBlank weds Draughlin

~Introspective Perspective~ Andre D'dary

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:51:47 +0000

And you probably thought I'd forgotten about my interview series didn't you? No, I hadn't and I've had this one up my sleeve for a while. That's what happens when you plan ahead. I'd like to welcome Andre D'dary to the ranks of those who have honoured us with an insight into their minds for this Introspective Perspective series. He's well known for his biting wit and in a city where wit and biting are not always mutually inclusive it is hardly a small thing that he's known for both.

Like him or not, and many have held the 'or not' belief, you can't help but wonder sometimes what makes him tick. We hope you enjoy reading this glimpse into the unlife of Andre D'dary the vampire I lost my only girl childe over and who also wears my T-Shirt to bed.

Ohh Dear they're Dead

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:28:46 +0000

Reaver858
TangibleDeath
LadyGray
And again Lady Gray
Ace
Kali
Samantha Dawn
Lord Galamushi
Gakjah
Maelthras
Vharcan
Bloody Hell